Statewide Abstract Announces Acquisition of RG Title
Statewide Abstract has announced the acquisition of RG Title Agency, a respected and long-standing title insurance agency based in Peekskill and serving the New York real estate community since 1956. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Statewide Abstract’s continued growth strategy and further strengthens the company’s position as a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services throughout the New York metro region. A full list of real estate services offered by the agency can be found here.
Left to right: MacKenzie Forsberg, owner RG Title and Genesis Realty Group Property Management, Matt McAllister, COO of Statewide Abstract, Kenneth Meccia, Owner of Statewide Abstract, Charlie Stockinger, Owner and Managing Director of RG Title, and Jack Zadrima, owner of RG Title and Genesis Realty Group.
RG Title Agency’s principals, Charlie Stockinger, Jac Zadrima, and MacKenzie Forsberg, have built an exceptional reputation for professionalism, client service, and strong industry relationships. Zadrima and Forsberg, who also own and operate Bronx-based Genesis Realty Group Property Management, bring additional real estate expertise, enhanced business development capabilities, and valuable depth to the company’s legal and operational services.
The merger of RG and Statewide is a testament to the power of partnership with Stockinger noting, “I’m excited to join the Statewide family and leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to foster strong client relationships and deliver even greater value to my RG clientele." Zadrima and Forsberg added the sentiment that "if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
“This acquisition strengthens our position for long-term growth and reinforces our commitment to serving clients across the region,” said Ken Meccia, President of Statewide. “The relationships, experience, and talent that Charlie, Jac, and McKenzie bring to our organization will enhance our capabilities and deepen our presence within the real estate community. Together, we are well-positioned to expand our reach, strengthen our service offerings, and create even greater value for the real estate professionals and clients we serve.”
The transaction further enhances Statewide’s legal resources and expands its network of referral partners, creating new opportunities for growth while maintaining the personalized service clients have come to expect.
“We are incredibly proud of our team and what they have accomplished,” Meccia added. “This transaction was spearheaded by Matt McAllister, whose leadership, dedication, and strategic vision were instrumental in bringing this acquisition to completion. His commitment to excellence helped make this milestone possible.”
In his own words, McAllister added that “bringing Charlie aboard was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. It’s rare to meet someone in this industry so well-versed in every aspect of the business. His expertise in searching and clearing title will be an invaluable addition to what is truly the core responsibility of a title agency - getting you clear to close. Our opportunities for success are greater today than yesterday with the merger of two of the oldest agencies in Westchester County.”
Statewide Abstract also recognizes the extraordinary efforts of its internal team, including Stephen Spedaliere, Esq., and Michael Meccia, whose contributions were instrumental throughout the acquisition process.
As Statewide Abstract continues to expand, the company remains focused on investing in talent, technology, and strategic partnerships that create lasting value for clients, attorneys, lenders, real estate professionals, developers, and the communities it serves.
About Statewide Abstract
Statewide Abstract is a full-service title insurance and settlement services company serving attorneys, lenders, real estate professionals, developers, and property owners throughout New York. The company is committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and trusted expertise in every transaction. Statewide Abstract is located at 925 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. For more information, visit www.statewidea.com or call 800-325-5901.
Bartending for a Cause!
Richard Klein and Sophie Bird, CPCUsupported Make-a-Wish of the Hudson Valley as guest bartenders during Sips & Tips last week in the inaugural Battle of the Bartenders to help grant life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses! Together with the other guest bartenders, they raised more than enough to fund one life-changing wish! Hats off to Richard and Sophie and everyone who donated!
M1 Capital Corp Expands Services with Launch of Sales Performance Consulting Practice
M1 Capital Corp today announced the launch of a new consulting practice under its corporate umbrella, dedicated to transforming sales professionals and managers into Top-Tier performers within the real estate finance industry. The addition of this practice expands M1 Capital’s offerings beyond innovative financing solutions, delivering specialized training, coaching, and consulting programs designed to elevate sales performance, strengthen client relationships, and drive sustainable growth.
“By aligning capital strategies with performance consulting, we are uniquely positioned to help our clients succeed in today’s highly competitive and rapidly changing market,” said Robert Bruce Withers, Founder of the consulting practice. “Our mission is to equip leaders and producers with the skills, systems, and mindset to consistently achieve Top-Tier results.”
With more than 30 years of experience founding, leading, and successfully exiting multiple finance companies, Withers has managed hundreds of sales professionals and built teams that thrived across diverse market conditions. His proven expertise now anchors the consulting practice, offering organizations a clear path to stronger sales performance and long-term market success.
Core Services Include:
Sales team and management assessments
Customized training and professional education
Elite sales leadership coaching and consulting
Ongoing support through the Top Tier Sales Professional System
This initiative reflects M1 Capital’s commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions that address both sides of client growth: access to capital and the performance strategies needed to maximize its impact.
For more information, please contact: Robert Bruce Withers, www.RobertBruceWithers.com, Phone: 914-490-8623, Email: info@RobertBruceWithers.com
The Breakfast Club Really Rocks!
BCG members Richard Klein and Michael Murphy rocked it in May of 2025 at " RhineStock " ! Kudos to them for their musical talent and shout out to the BCG members who showed up to support them!
Murphy Brothers Breaks Ground on Second Phase of Self Storage - Several Members Involved in the Effort
Congratulations to Murphy Brothers Contracting who broke ground on the second phase of their self-storage facility which will also house their corporate offices. Several members of the Breakfast Club Group were involved in making it happen including Michael Murphy, Richard Klein, Ken Meccia and Anthony Morando. https://www.murphybrothers.com/
Read more about the groundbreaking in this Westchester Business Journal Article: https://westfaironline.com/combined/second-phase-construction-at-murphy-brothers-self-storage-facility-underway/
Holiday Party 2024 - Donations to Toys for Tots
We had another wonderful holiday party and collected many toys for our annual Toys for Tots donation! Thank you to all our members for participating!
Jean Coney Honored as 2024 “Outstanding Women Builder”
Congratulations to our own Jean Coney who was honored at a recent dinner as a 2024 “Outstanding Women Builder” by Women Builders Council. “Being in the company of remarkable trailblazers and next gen’ers in our field was exciting and humbling! Thank you Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, for the nomination, the Council for recognizing my contributions to the industry, and Langan friends for joining in the celebration.”
About WBC
Women Builders Council is the leading association representing women in the construction industry on several important fronts: legislative advocacy, new business development and professional development, with a special focus on leadership. WBC provides a dynamic forum that advances industry knowledge, addresses the barriers that prevent women from growing and facilitates solutions for policy makers and industry leaders.
Breakfast Club Members Participate in Annual St. Judy Golf Outing Hosted by Statewide Abstract
Statewide Abstract Raises $88,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with 6th Annual Golf Outing
Statewide Abstract Corporation raised $88,000 at the 6th Annual St. Jude Scramble Charity Golf Outing, which took place on June 10th at the Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains. This brings the total amount raised to date to $425,000, a significant contribution that will profoundly impact the lives of the children and families supported by St. Jude.
Statewide President and BCG Founder Ken Meccia left, co-founder of the BCG , Robert Withers, second from right.
The President of Statewide Abstract, Ken Meccia, expressed his immense pride in the funds raised for St. Jude, stating, “Each year, we bring together over 100 golfers for this event, and they always step up to support this important cause. St. Jude is an incredible organization that has done so much for many children and their families, and we are proud to support their efforts.”
Matt McAllister, Chief Operating Officer of Statewide, also expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment to this cause, which played a crucial role in making the event a resounding success. "Sponsorship played a crucial role in making the event a resounding success. This was the best year yet. The commitment to this cause is commendable and deeply appreciated," said McAllister, who spearheaded many of the efforts behind the scenes along with Mike Meccia and Mark Okamoto for Statewide.
About Statewide Abstract
Statewide Abstract Corp. has been providing title insurance to the commercial and residential real estate industries for over 40 years and has an unmatched depth of experience provided by a team of professionals with backgrounds in real estate and law. Statewide Abstract maintains long-standing client relationships with premier financial institutions, law firms, developers, and real estate professionals throughout the tri-state area and on a national level. Statewide Abstract (www.statewidea.com ) has offices in Westchester at 202 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains and in Manhattan at Rockefeller Plaza. They can be reached at 914-683-5900 or 212-742-2880.
Breakfast Club Group Donates Thanksgiving Dinner to Needy Families in Partnership with First Baptist Church of White Plains
BCG members Rich Klein, Ron Hoina, Ken Meccia and Robert Withers helped prepare the Thanksgiving dinner for families at the First Baptist Church of White Plains.
The Breakfast Club Group (BCG), known for its unwavering commitment to the community, has once again demonstrated its generosity, teamwork, and goodwill this holiday season. In collaboration with the First Baptist Church of White Plains, BCG has donated enough money to fund a special Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkey and all the fixins’ right down to the hot apple pie and ice cream for six deserving families of four.
“The members of the BCG work together on a regular basis on a variety of real estate related transactions. We know how to get the job done, so doing this together seemed like a natural fit. Several of us will be I the kitchen helping to make this a great Thanksgiving for these families. This is a time to come together as a community especially durig these challenging times,” stated Robert Withers, cofounder of the BCG and President of M1 Capital in White Plains.
In recognition of this gesture, the First Baptist Church of White Plains took a moment during a recent Sunday Service to offer a heartfelt thank you to BCG. The church expressed their profound gratitude, reinforcing the impact such contributions have in fostering a tight-knit community.
Beyond just financial assistance, several members of the BCG will be rolling up their sleeves and helping in the kitchen. The group invites others to join them on Thursday, November 23rd, from 9:00 am onward, to assist the church's dedicated volunteers in preparing the feast. Those interested in serving the dinner or simply sharing the experience can join at 11:00 am.
"We understand that for many, attending this dinner may be something they haven’t had to do before," said Ken Meccia, co-founder of the BCG and President of Statewide Abstract in White Plains. "We aim to provide a warm and welcoming environment, remembering that everyone needs support at some point in their lives. A dear friend once reminded us of the importance of finding joy in life's unexpected turns, and we hope to share that sentiment with these families,” stated Meccia. He added, “This will be just the first of many Thanksgiving dinners we will organize for the community.”
Congratulations to our own Michael Murphy!
He was awarded with the inaugural Golden Shovel Award from Westchester Home Magazine for representing the building community in an exceptional way.
Attorneys Richard Klein and Emily Aziz of Klein Greco & Associates participated in another video presentation
Attorneys Richard Klein and Emily Aziz of Klein Greco & Associates participated in another video presentation produced by the Celeste Pandhi Team at Sotheby’s International Real Estate. Realtor Matteo Provasnik interviewed Richard and Emily about real estate in New York City. Watch the clip to find out about their favorite spots in the City and see if you agree.
Congratulations to our own Rich Flahive
Announcement from Hightower Westchester - We are proud to announce that Richard Flahive has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”) and Partner at Hightower Westchester. With over a decade of investment management experience, in his new role as CIO, he will be responsible for setting the investment style and strategy for the firm. Richard will oversee the organization's investments by enhancing our well-organized investment process, producing investment and market reports, as well as performing quantitative and qualitative portfolio analysis. Richard will continue to honor his fiduciary responsibilities as an advisor while managing client relationships.
With the increasingly sophisticated needs of our clients, we recognized that it was important to provide a higher level of investment service and monitoring. Over the past six years, Richard’s wealth of knowledge and experience has contributed to our investment process and philosophy. His nuanced understanding of both the investment world and relationship management makes him well-suited to provide investment solutions for our clients. Richard is a critical part of our firm’s continuing success, having served as our Director of Research and Planning for a number of years, and we believe elevating his role is essential not only to our growth but to our client’s growth as well.
In keeping with the theme of growth and serving our clients’ needs, we’re thrilled to announce that we now offer a single sign-on client portal experience called Well-thview. Well-thview offers a unified access interface to all your financial data in eMoney and Fidelity. It also offers a new client Vault where you can securely share documents with our team and vice-versa.
We look forward to continuing to expand our services and offerings in the form of webinars and articles on retirement, wellness, business owners, Gen Z, and more! Happy New Year and cheers to the year ahead!
NYS Empire Award Presented to Murphy Brothers
NYS Senator Shelley Mayer (District 37) recently presented Chris & Sean Murphy, (THE Murphy Brothers) and the entire team at Murphy Brothers Contracting, Inc. with the NYS Empire Award. Based in Mamaroneck for over 40 years, Murphy Brothers is known for beautiful award-winning “green” and energy-efficient construction projects.
The New York State Empire Award honors small businesses and nonprofit organizations that make outstanding contributions to the growth, prosperity and betterment of their community and New York State. Thank you, Senator Mayer, the Murphy Brothers Team is honored by the recognition and will continue to build a Tradition of Quality as we have since 1979. www.murphybrothers.com
Richard Klein, Esq. of Klein Greco & Assoc., was recently interviewed by Habitat Magazine regarding co-ops and the rights of holders of unsold shares. Watch below.
Klein Greco & Associates is proud to announce that it closed $50 million in residential transactions
For the first half of 2022. In addition, the firm is excited to announce that it has just opened its new location in Westchester County. With offices now in NYC and Westchester, Klein Greco will be better able to serve its clients.
Klein Greco & Associates was proud to support Richard Klein’s Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary in June at Rye Town Park, NY. A great event for a very worthy cause.
